Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state has urged the Dangote Group to scale up its investments by leveraging the state’s abundant mineral resources. Sule made the appeal at the opening of the 3rd edition of the Nasarawa Trade Fair and Exhibition (NASTFE) in Lafia. The governor was represented by theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Offa Security Committee in Kwara has called for direct allocation of security votes to local governments, saying the current structure has left communities overstretched amid rising security threats. A member of the committee, retired AVM Abdul-Ganiyu Olabisi, made the call in a telephone interview with theContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha A group in Enugu State, Nwobi Political Dynasty, has reaffirmed its support for a federal lawmaker, Rep. Anayo Onwuegbu. Onwuegbu represents Aninri, Awgu and Oji-River Federal Constituency of Enugu State. The group, in a statement in Abuja on Sunday, decried what it called “unfounded and mischievous” voiceContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie The Action Peoples Party (APP), on Saturday, inaugurated its executive committees (EXCOs) for Ideato North and Ideato South Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Imo. The party also inaugurated its EXCOs in the 27 Wards of the two LGAs, consisting of 14 wards in Ideato North andContinue Reading
Business leaders across northern Nigeria have lauded Africa’s foremost philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, for his distinction as the sole Nigerian named on Time Magazine’s 2026 list of the world’s 100 most influential people. President of the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KADCCIMA) Alhaji Farouk Suleiman, said:Continue Reading
By Fortune Abang Anger and grief have trailed the death of a Nigerian, Mr Ekpenyong Andrew, following his alleged arrest by Tshwane Metro Police officers in Pretoria, South Africa. The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) said the incident had left the deceased’s family and the Nigerian community deeply distressed, andContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Dr Yusuf Yakub, the Director-General (D-G) of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable development. Yakub made the commitment on Wednesday in a statement signed by Ojo Olubunmi, NTAC ‘s Head of information at the ongoing International Forum on Total Official SupportContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie The Federal Government has approved a nationwide scale-up of the ‘One Kindred, One Business Initiative’ (OKOBI) of Imo Government as a strategy to tackle unemployment and boost the country’s economy. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced this during Tuesday’s launch of OKOBI Students’ Club at Claretian University ofContinue Reading
By Okon Okon President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the Federal Executive Council (FEC). A statement issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume. said two ministers would leave the cabinet. The statement was signed by Mr Yomi Odunuga, SpecialContinue Reading
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani Nigeria’s new Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, says President Bola Tinubu is determined to resolve “long-standing grievances” fueling insecurity in Nigeria and across the wider region. Ibrahim stated this after presenting his Letter of Credence to UN Secretary-General António Guterres at theContinue Reading
